MADISON, Wis.--World Council of Credit Unions has issued its call for nominations for the prestigious Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the international credit union system. Nomination forms are due March 2, 2009.

The DSA is given to individuals and organizations that have offered exemplary service to the credit union movement and its practices. It's not given every year; instead, its presentation is governed by the viability and worthiness of candidates. If awarded, it will be presented at WOCCU's World Credit Union Conference, scheduled for July 26-29, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.

"I encourage global credit union leaders to search within their own credit union communities to see if they have candidates who have distinguished themselves while serving the needs of others," said Ron Hance, awards committee chairman. "DSA offers a wonderful opportunity to showcase one's past credit union achievements among his or her peers."

Nominations must be made by a WOCCU member organization. For more information, visit the WOCCU Web site (www.woccu.org/recognition).